| mynameismud |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:22 pm |
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| In a few months our son will be getting his drivers license ( :shock: ). For the past 10 years I have been driving our Jeep Wrangler (that my wife HAD to have...but doesn't drive)..so, when our son gets his license and a J.O.B. he gets the Jeep. At that time I will need another car. Since I haven't had the chance to get something that I actually wanted, this is the opportunity, and I am looking for some feedback. I am looking for something small, a hatchback (5 door, or 3), and since I have my kombi to haul larger items, plus my wifes minivan, I do not need anything larger. The few models I am looking at are the Toyota Matrix, the Scion XD, Mazda A3, and the Saturn Astra. I have taken a Mini Cooper out, but for the price, the others are higher on my list. Does anyone have experiences with any of these models? |
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| millerje78 |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:28 pm |
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| bang for the buck...get the mazda 3. good power, great price. also, they have been coming out ahead of toyota and honda. I actually just picked up an 08 mazda 3 yesterday. sweet little ride for 21,000. |
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| _monkey_ |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:30 pm |
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| For an econo-box, I'd go with a Toyota Yaris or a Scion (Toyota) XA. Otherwise, I'd buy a new Tacoma or a Frontier. |
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| Kelley |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:31 pm |
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| You going for new or used? Any thoughts on diesels? |
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| mynameismud |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:56 pm |
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not sure on used or new. obviously buying new is pretty pointless on value dropping and there are quite a few places have previously owned (certified).
trucks are pretty much out of the question, i have never been a truck person. |
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| mynameismud |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:58 pm |
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millerje78 wrote: bang for the buck...get the mazda 3. good power, great price. also, they have been coming out ahead of toyota and honda. I actually just picked up an 08 mazda 3 yesterday. sweet little ride for 21,000.
i have driven a mazda 3- nice little cars. |
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| enkiel |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:02 pm |
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we have a Mazda 3 Sport. I wouldnt call it powerfull, but it is kinda fun to drive.
Toyota Yaris is interesting, if you dont need more room, it can be a very good choice, especially with the price on gas right now.
another interesting car is the Volvo C30, but its kinda expensive compared to the others (starting around $28k) |
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| GostaBerling |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:02 pm |
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| Have you looked into Chevy's HHR? I just picked one up for the wife and we really like it so far. |
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| Spezialist |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:06 pm |
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| I would go for the Toyota Matrix, Toyota has the best reputation as far as I am concerned. Higher than blue-book resale, what more could you want? |
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| Alan Willis |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:17 pm |
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| How about a VW Fastback? Its a cool 3 door 8) |
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| oldskool7_11 |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:41 pm |
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| my wife has a 05 mazda 3 hatch. we love it. 90,000 problem free miles hopefully many more. |
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| blankmange |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:50 pm |
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Alan Willis wrote: How about a VW Fastback? Its a cool 3 door 8)
not sure where the third door is.... it isn't a hatchback, Alan.... |
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| mightymouse |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:52 pm |
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| econo box, honda fit. why isnt the kid getting an aircooled? that was my first car. :) |
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| enkiel |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:55 pm |
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oldskool7_11 wrote: my wife has a 05 mazda 3 hatch. we love it. 90,000 problem free miles hopefully many more. your tranny holding allright? ours been giving us problem already at 45k....
wont go into gear when cold, etc. |
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| wny72westy |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:59 pm |
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Subaru, hands down. Drive great, all wheel drive standard, power with fuel economy, low maintenance and easy to work on, great quality for the money.
Jeremy Clarkson recently declared it the best all around vehicle. |
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| Spezialist |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:10 pm |
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blankmange wrote: Alan Willis wrote: How about a VW Fastback? Its a cool 3 door 8)
not sure where the third door is.... it isn't a hatchback, Alan....
If you took out the back seat and its supports it could happen. :lol: |
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| The Noof |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:13 pm |
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| Toyota,Nissan, or Honda for me, and in that order.I base it on what we work on the least/most, the # of them in our customer base, and the tsb's we get.My next new car will be a Nissan, early this spring. |
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| mandysbus |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:16 pm |
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| when i turned 16 my parents bought me a 300.00 car and some tools.your son will appreciate his car more if its not handed to him.i was alot less likely to drive through fields and abuse the car if it was going to cost me money the next day.i still abused it but after the first 2 or 3 times and a bunch of money i learned to drive sensibly.plus when i did break the car i learned to fix it.....i have several friends that love their subarus and the all wheel drive is a nice feature............ |
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| Foxx |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:21 pm |
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i traded a 58 project for a car for my oldest daughter
when she turns 17 in a few more months she will prolly get it.
if she wants something else, she will have to save for it. |
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| MDSuess |
Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:33 pm |
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| I'd second the Mazda 3, but get the Mazda Speed 3. You'll get the most speed for the money |
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